Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… from Uppsala City you’re less than 20 minutes away from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. And from there, it’s just 20 minutes more to Stockholm.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Jobbsprånget Internship Programme
July–August mark an important time of year for us – the time we accept applicants to complete an internship at the Hub through the Jobbsprånget programme!
Jobbsprånget is Sweden's largest internship programme for foreign-born academics. Since 2016, they have matched over 6,000 foreign-born academics with more than 700 employers – the majority move on to employment afterward.
On 16 July, Jobbsrånget open the portal for applicants to explore internship opportunties in the Swedish labor market.
At Uppsala International Hub, we offer several positions in our events and communications team. So, if you are interested in working with us, make sure to create a profile and explore our opportunities. Make sure to check out eligibility requirements before applying.
This programme is highly recommended for all international jobseekers!
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Online (Meeting link sent in confirmation email)
Admission: Free (Booking required)
Settling into a new city can be exciting and sometimes a bit overwhelming.
Our Ask the Hub sessions offer a friendly ear and helpful guidance to make the journey and/or transition smoother.
In just 15 minutes online, you can get tailored advice, local know-how, and encouragement from people who understand what it’s like to start fresh in Uppsala.
You bring your questions, we’ll bring the warmth and support.
Expat Coffee Morning
Time: 10:00-11:00
Location: Stadsbiblioteket (Svartbäcksgatan 17, 753 75 Uppsala)
*Regulars - please note the time change in the summer!
Join us for this coffee morning where we bring together the international community. This is an informal event where you can meet new people, take part in a discussion around culture, enjoy interesting conversations, drink tea and coffee, and eat buns- not a bad way to spend your morning!
This time we will start with a group discussion around culture and then break off to meet new people.
We hope to see you there!